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Hidden in Plain Sight: Human Trafficking, Compliance, and Corporate Accountability — Hiring to Firing Podcast

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In this episode of Hiring to Firing, hosts Tracey Diamond and Emily Schifter are joined by Meg Kelsey, director of the Center for Global Justice at Regent University School of Law, to explore how human trafficking and forced...more

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Managing Conflict and Controversy in the Workplace

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In this episode of 'OK at Work,' attorneys Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger of Offit Kurman discuss strategies for handling conflict and controversial topics in the workplace. With 2026 starting off with many contentious...more

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Asbestos/OSHA Enforcement: Two Houston, Texas Construction Companies Ordered to Compensate Workers Allegedly Fired for Raising...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) issued a February 12th news release stating that it has ordered Rise Construction LLC and Niko Group LLC to reinstate and compensate two workers who were allegedly...more

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Gateway to Termination: Supreme Court Narrows “Repeated Defaults” Termination

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Contracts in the energy and construction sectors regularly provide a party with a right to terminate for specified defaults by their counterparty. Where, for example, an employer fails to pay on time, this may only give rise...more

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Classification of Employers as part of Prevention and Participation Mechanisms

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Last November, we informed you of the new occupational health and safety obligations arising from the Regulation respecting prevention and participation mechanisms in establishments (the "Regulation"), which came into force...more

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New York "Trapped at Work Act" Amended to Change Effective Date and Resolve Ambiguities

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On February 13, 2026, New York Governor Hochul, signed amendments to New York’s Trapped at Work Act into law. As discussed in our previous Alert, the Trapped at Work Act prohibits certain “stay or pay” agreements that require...more

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Post-Shift Activities Now Require Compensation in Connecticut

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On February 10, 2026, the Connecticut Supreme Court officially released its decision in Del Rio v. Amazon.com Services Inc. (SC 21109), holding that under Connecticut law, employers must compensate employees for time spent...more

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Policy Week in Review – February 13, 2026

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What’s Happening in Washington, D.C. Department of Homeland Security Set to Shut Down Tonight - Given Congress’ inability to reach a funding agreement, the Department of Homeland Security is set to shut down tonight when...more

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Texas Freezes Filing of New H-1B Petitions by State Agencies and Public Institutions of Higher Education

On January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a letter directing Texas state agencies controlled by gubernatorially appointed heads and public institutions of higher education to freeze the initiation or filing of...more

Ice Miller

2025 Cannabis Litigation Retrospective

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2025 had no shortage of litigation impacting both cannabis and hemp businesses. Looking back at the past year: the hemp industry drew regulatory and legislative actions to limit or control hemp products across the nation; the...more

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Employers Get a Win on Enforceability of Equity-Linked Restrictive Covenants in Delaware: 3 Key Takeaways

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The Delaware Supreme Court just delivered good news to employers that use equity and incentives to retain key talent. Those awards are often paired with non-compete and non-solicitation restrictions aimed at protecting...more

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From Worksite to Wire Fraud: A Compliance Wake-Up Call

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Michigan Couple Arrested in Large-Scale Immigration Scheme - In November of 2025, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of New York announced charges by criminal complaint against a Michigan couple accused...more

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New York Expands Protections Against Credit-Based Employment Discrimination

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February 13, 2026 Source: Saiber Employment Law Alert Pursuant to changes signed into law by Governor Hochul on December 19, 2025, employers in New York state will no longer be able to use an applicant’s or employee’s...more

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Beltway Buzz - February 2026 #2

The Beltway Buzz® is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C., could impact your business....more

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The Labor Law Insider - NLRB Changes in 2026: People and Policy, Part 2

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Join Labor Law Insider host Tom Godar and his special guest, Insider veteran Terry Potter, as they move into part 2 of their discussion of changes in people and policy at the National Labor Relations Board. This show...more

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Workplace Violence Puts Healthcare Employers at Legal Risk

Workplace violence continues to be a growing challenge affecting healthcare workers. To support workers and avoid fines and other enforcement actions, employers in the healthcare industry may wish to analyze risk factors and...more

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Federal Court Rules IT Recruiters Are Not Exempt From OT Pay: 4 Steps for Staffing Firms to Ensure Compliance

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A Pennsylvania federal court dealt a blow to staffing firms that classify recruiters as exempt from overtime, ruling that a staffing firm must provide their IT recruiters overtime pay because they perform “routine sales...more

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Eleventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Employer in ADA Disability Discrimination Suit

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Emily Laughlin v. Miami-Dade County, Florida, No. 24-13284, 2025 WL 3633853 (11th Cir. Dec. 15, 2025) - Emily Laughlin, a 12-month probationary employee with Miami-Dade County’s Animal Services Department, began experiencing...more

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Third Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Employer in Title VII Race Discrimination Case: Comparator Evidence Insufficient

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Clark v. The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, 2025 WL 3516770 (E.D. Pa. Dec. 8, 2025) - The plaintiff, a clinical pharmacist, alleged race-based discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42...more

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Employment Rights Act 2025 Timeline For Changes

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The chart below provides a summary timeline of upcoming requirements and guidance on preparation steps, as of 10 February 2026....more

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Delaware Supreme Court Reverses Chancery Court Opinion: Restrictive Covenants Not Rendered Unenforceable by Post-Formation...

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On February 3, 2026, the Delaware Supreme Court, sitting en banc, issued an order in North American Fire Ultimate Holdings, LP v. Alan Doorly, reversing the Court of Chancery’s dismissal of claims to enforce restrictive...more

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UK Pensions: What’s new this week? February 2026 # 3

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Welcome to your weekly update from the A&O Shearman Pensions team, covering all the latest legal and regulatory developments in the world of workplace pensions. High Court refuses to strike out Capita litigation - The...more

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DHS and DOL Authorize 64,716 Supplemental H-2B Visas for FY 2026

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) have published a temporary final rule authorizing 64,716 additional H-2B visas for the remainder of fiscal year 2026....more

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2026 UAE Public Holidays and Employee Entitlements

Whether you are scheduling work projects, planning leave for your workforce, or simply looking forward to a long weekend, public holidays play an important role for employers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Back in April...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Régimes de retraite et avantages sociaux : politiques et jurisprudence récentes

Les initiatives législatives et réglementaires redessinent le paysage des régimes de retraite et des avantages sociaux au Canada. Les conseillers juridiques internes et les administrateurs de régimes doivent se préparer à des...more

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